Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered States
Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered States
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781451190809
Author: Carol Porth RN MSN PhD
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS+WILKINS
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Chapter 42, Problem 2RE

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To determine: The reason for the deficiency of activated Vitamin D at the end-stage of kidney disease and also mentions its effect on bone of a person.

Introduction: Deficiency of Vitamin D is caused due to insufficient exposure to the sunlight. The condition also reduces the mineralization of bone, causing rickets in the children furthermore osteomalacia in adults.

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To determine: The significance of divided doses of radiation rather than one large dose.

Introduction: The duration until there is inadequate intake of calcium and phosphate the adults with osteomalacia and children having uncomplicated rickets can be remedied by providing them with vitamin D3 40 mcg containing 1600 units rally once a day. Serum 25(OH)D and 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D starts to expand in one or two days.

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